Kenya Police FC Board of Trustees chairman Fred Akama insists the law enforcers are ready
to mount a serious charge for
the league title despite a slow
start to the season.
The law enforcers sit 13th on the table with 11 points from nine matches (two wins, five draws, and two losses). However, Akama expressed confidence they are finding their rhythm and can turn their fortunes around.
“The team is waking up and our ambition of winning the league this season remains intact,” Akama stated.
The law enforcers recently made a bold move by overhauling their technical bench with Salim Babu being shown the door and Burundian tactician Etienne Ndayiragije taking over.
The managerial shake-up paid immediate dividends, with Ndayiragije securing a 3-1 win over Nairobi City Stars in his debut match.
Goals from Clinton Kinanga, Marvin Nabwire, and Eric Zakayo fired the Police to an emphatic victory, breathing new life into their campaign.
Akama believes consecutive third-place finishes in the past two seasons have primed the squad for a title-winning run.
“For two seasons, we have finished third. Now, our sights are firmly set on topping the table. The squad is strong, experienced, and has the depth to challenge for the crown,” he affirmed.
In the 2022/23 campaign, the Police amassed 63 points, finishing behind Tusker ( 69 points) and champions Gor Mahia ( 70 points).
Last season, they concluded with 57 points, 16 adrift of Gor Mahia. Akama attributed their slow start this term to player fatigue following their involvement in the CAF Confederation Cup.
“The Caf assignments took a toll on the players, but we’re shifting into high gear now. The league is still in its early stages and I’m confident we’ll start climbing the table soon,” he added.
Police were eliminated in the second preliminary round of the Caf Confederations Cup by Egypt’s Zamalek FC following a 3-1 aggregate loss. Encouragingly, Akama noted an improvement compared to previous seasons.
“We have had a better start this season as compared to the past two seasons,” he added.
Police’s next test is against
league debutants Mara Sugar
on Saturday. Mara, who sit fifth
with 16 points from 11 matches,
promises to be a stern challenge.
